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I have
been charged with a crime, what can I expect the penalty to be?

Criminal sentencing depends upon a variety of factors
including the existence of any prior convictions, whether any weapons were used,
and the nature of the crime alleged. Along with imprisonment, a person
convicted of a crime might be required to pay fines, court costs, and in some
cases restitution (i.e. repayment to a victim). Below are some general
guidelines to aid in understanding what maximum jail time is involved:

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First degree murder (death or life imprisonment)

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Second degree murder (life imprisonment)

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Third degree murder (more than ten years
imprisonment)

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(F1) First degree felony (more than ten years
imprisonment)

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(F2) Second degree felony (not more than ten years
imprisonment)

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(F3) Third degree felony (not more than seven
years imprisonment)

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(M1)
First degree misdemeanor (not more than
5 years imprisonment)

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(M2)
Second degree misdemeanor (not more
than 2 years imprisonment)

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(M3)
Third degree misdemeanor (not more than 1 years imprisonment)

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Summary
Offenses (not more than 0 days imprisonment)

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Pa. Code § 15.66. Offenses
and penalties.

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